Former PwC partner takes up role as regional finance group SWIG’s first group CEO

May 17, 2023
Former PwC partner takes up role as regional finance group SWIG’s first group CEO

Regional alternative finance lender South West Investment Group (SWIG) has appointed former mergers & acquisitions partner at global accountancy firm PwC Chris Butters as its first group CEO. Chris, pictured, who has been a non-executive director of SWIG for more than two years, will lead on the organisation’s growth aspirations of SWIG.  This will include...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 14, 2023
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Monday May 15 Finals: Westminster Group, Instem Interims: Diploma, Centralnic Group Tuesday May 16 Finals: DCC, Angling Direct, Likewise Group, Cornerstone FS, Smartspace Software Interims: Marstons, Britvic, Renew Holdings, Imperial Brands Trading announcement: Greggs Economic announcements: Claimant count rate, Unemployment rate Wednesday May 17 Finals: Ninety one, Experian, Aurrigo International strong>Interims: Sage Group, Auction Technology Group, Redx Pharma, Mitchells & Butlers Q1 result: Bank...

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Wessex Water says it is ‘fully transparent’ as it responds to environmental charity’s claims

May 12, 2023
Wessex Water says it is ‘fully transparent’ as it responds to environmental charity’s claims

Wessex Water has responded to claims by charity Surfers Against Sewage that questioned levels of trust in the Bath-headquartered company and suggested it “fails to adhere to minimum environmental standards”. The water company told Bath Business News that it was fully transparent when it came to storm overflows automatically operated to protect properties from...

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Boost for Bath’s EV charging network as Metro Mayor drives ahead with ‘electric car revolution’

May 12, 2023
Boost for Bath’s EV charging network as Metro Mayor drives ahead with ‘electric car revolution’

Hundreds more electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed across the West of England after £7m was secured by its combined authority to make plugging in as easy as filling up at the pumps. The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) will get up to £6.6m to buy and instal the charging points and a...

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Lidl puts plans for new superstore at Lambridge out for public comment

May 12, 2023
Lidl puts plans for new superstore at Lambridge out for public comment

The public are getting a chance to have their say on draft plans to build a supermarket on land alongside the sports training facilities at Lambridge. Discount supermarket group Lidl GB bought the site from Bath Rugby last October.  The club then permanently transferred the neighbouring training pitches and clubhouse to Bath RFC, securing...

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Coveted B Corp status secured by renewables firm on a mission to create better access to clean energy

May 12, 2023
Coveted B Corp status secured by renewables firm on a mission to create better access to clean energy

Renewable energy project developer and installer Your Eco has been certified as a B Corp, recognising its commitment to operating as a force for good. The Frome-based firm, which provides renewable energy services in the new-build and retrofit markets, is the latest from the Bath area to gain the coveted accreditation, strengthening the city’s...

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